Help Your Brain Fight the Urge to Splurge
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Ever tried to eat just one potato chip, or take just one bite of chocolate cake? It may feel impossible. A little nibble triggers an urge to eat more. Some people feel driven to keep eating to the point where the food’s no longer enjoyable. You […]
Easterseals Launches Revitalized New Brand
By Steve Thompson, President and CEO, Easterseals Central Illinois For nearly 100 years, Easterseals Central Illinois has been helping children with disabilities reach for and achieve their full potential. Today, the challenges of those living with a disability are more complex than ever. The definition of disability goes beyond physical conditions to include invisible, emotional, […]
Are Drinks Eating Your Teeth?
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Most people know that sugar is bad for your teeth. Sugar promotes tooth decay that can lead to cavities, but sugar isn’t the only bad guy. Consuming acid-rich foods and drinks — even if they don’t contain any sugar — can eat away at the hard enamel that protects […]
Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. The risk of developing breast cancer increases with age, particularly in women age 60 and older. Because of their age, these women are already at increased risk for osteoporosis. […]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Another Option in Treating Wounds
By Ira Halperin, DO, Medical Director and Heather Hawkins, RN, BSN, Program Director OSF Wound Care Clinic Do you or someone you know have any non-healing wounds? You’re not alone. In the United States, chronic wounds affect 6.7 million people and the incidence is expected to rise at two percent annually over the next decade. An […]
Fabulous Aquafaba
By Benjamin Goodin As I was growing up, my parents trained me to conserve and re-use as much as possible. To the endless consternation of family members, my mother stocked our refrigerator full of optical illusions: butter dishes filled with leftovers, coffee cans brimming with fat drippings, and pasta salads sleeping in old Cool Whip […]
Breast Reduction Basics
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Sometimes, it’s just hard to live in your own skin. No matter how much a woman loves and appreciates her body, there are times when changes are needed to care for her overall health. Large breasts can impact a woman’s health and happiness. Many women who have larger breasts […]
When Restless Becomes Routine The Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health
By J. Todd Gray, DDS, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Think about the last time you felt sleepy during the day. Did you find it harder to accomplish normal tasks? Did even ordinary problems overwhelm you more than usual? While it is common knowledge that lack of sleep can impact physical wellbeing, it also impacts […]
Spring has Sprung Avoid Sprain or Strain
By Robin Poston, OTR/L, Central Illinois Institute of Balance and Physical Therapy Spring is upon us! That great time of year when we can get outside again and enjoy the fresh air and start working on our yards and gardens. Yardwork and gardening are not only a way to enjoy the outdoors, but are excellent […]
Could You Benefit From Using a Personal Trainer?
By Molly Smeltzer, Fitness and Wellness Manager, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center Decreased chance of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Improved mood, energy, strength, brain health, and daily function. What do all of these have in common? Exercise! Although people may be aware of the aforementioned benefits, the reason most commonly given for exercising […]